The Electrical Safety Council
Also known as: Electrical Safety Council, Electrical Safety First
The Electrical Safety Council is an independent charity committed to helping people protect themselves and their families from faulty, damaged, substandard and poorly maintained electrical installations and products
Activities & Mission
The Electrical Safety Council is an independent charity committed to helping people protect themselves and their families from faulty, damaged, substandard and poorly maintained electrical installations and products
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,171,910 | £4,929,406 | £4,422,551 | £38,149,450 | £38,149,450 | 26 / 0 |
| 2024 | £9,243,618 | £3,397,413 | £3,170,392 | £35,834,243 | £35,834,243 | 23 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,074,929 | £2,662,755 | £2,544,135 | £31,275,998 | £26,542,131 | 19 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,624,745 | £1,950,554 | £1,718,569 | £28,357,580 | £23,519,715 | 16 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,773,375 | £1,905,961 | £1,679,141 | £30,235,082 | £24,613,608 | 18 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Electrical Safety Council
What does The Electrical Safety Council do?
The Electrical Safety Council is an independent charity committed to helping people protect themselves and their families from faulty, damaged, substandard and poorly maintained electrical installations and products
How much income did The Electrical Safety Council report in 2025?
The Electrical Safety Council reported total income of £7.17m and reported expenditure of £4.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Electrical Safety Council?
The Electrical Safety Council has a program ratio of 61.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Electrical Safety Council registered as a charity?
The Electrical Safety Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 1973 as charity number 257376. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs The Electrical Safety Council?
The Electrical Safety Council is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Hudson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Electrical Safety Council operate?
The Electrical Safety Council operates across 5 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Electrical Safety Council a registered charity?
Yes — The Electrical Safety Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257376.
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Also Known As
- Electrical Safety Council
- Electrical Safety First
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated